Buyer 2

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Buyer 2

WORK SCHEDULE

40 hours per week

Day Shift

WHAT WE OFFER

Vacation time and sick time off that accrues monthly, including 12 paid holidays.

Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.

Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, and retirement plan options.

Lots of free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.

State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities.

Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a UW employee.

Relocation incentive for eligible new employees.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

One year of experience as a professional level buyer AND either an Associate of Arts Degree in purchasing management or a Bachelor's Degree; OR an equivalent combination of work experience and college level training.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the operations manager, procure equipment, supplies and services to meet departmental needs; to conduct purchasing projects involving unique services and/or technical commodities; utilize a variety of procurement methods for multi commodity purchases and/or procurement of products to develop specifications for large procurement projects for which specifications involve unique or customized material requirements where features or performance standards must be defined.

ABOUT US

A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology combines the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally. To learn more about our team, please click HERE

UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center

• Montlake, UW Medical Center

• Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.